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Nigeria's Navy Bolsters Fleet With Three New A-109 Trekker Helicopters
Nigeria's Navy Bolsters Fleet With Three New A-109 Trekker Helicopters
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The A-109 Trekker is a versatile twin-engine light utility helicopter manufactured by the Italian aerospace and defense conglomerate Leonardo. The aircraft is... 14.11.2024, Sputnik Africa
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The Nigerian Navy has significantly enhanced its capabilities with the acquisition of three Italian-made Leonardo A-109 Trekker helicopters. The handover ceremony, which took place at Caverton Helicopters Limited's hangar facilities in Ikeja, Lagos, in southern Nigeria, was attended by high-ranking officials, including the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla.The A-109 Trekkers feature a luxurious VIP configuration with full leather interiors and a noise attenuation system for a comfortable ride, the navy said in a statement.Their landing skids allow for increased loading capacity compared to wheeled helicopters, making them ideal for transporting personnel and cargo.The versatile helicopters are also designed to be easily retrofitted with specialized mission equipment, adding further flexibility to the Nigerian Navy's operations.
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Nigeria's Navy Bolsters Fleet With Three New A-109 Trekker Helicopters
17:24 14.11.2024 (Updated: 17:33 14.11.2024) Muhammad Nooh Osman
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The A-109 Trekker is a versatile twin-engine light utility helicopter manufactured by the Italian aerospace and defense conglomerate Leonardo. The aircraft is known for its strong combination of performance, comfort and adaptability, making it a valuable asset for various military and civilian applications.
The Nigerian Navy has significantly enhanced its capabilities with the acquisition of three Italian-made Leonardo A-109 Trekker helicopters.
The handover ceremony, which took place at Caverton Helicopters Limited's hangar facilities in Ikeja, Lagos, in southern Nigeria, was attended by high-ranking officials, including the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla.
The A-109 Trekkers feature a luxurious VIP configuration with full leather interiors and a noise attenuation system for a comfortable ride, the navy said in a statement.
Their landing skids allow for increased loading capacity compared to wheeled
helicopters, making them ideal for transporting personnel and cargo.
"Additionally, the helicopters are designed with auxiliary tanks which give them extended endurance of up to 3 hrs 40 mins," the statement reads. "Thus, the helicopter could be used for long-range transport flights."
The versatile helicopters are also designed to be easily retrofitted with specialized mission equipment, adding further flexibility to the Nigerian Navy's operations.
